Overview
Dinoki is a lightweight desktop AI assistant that prioritizes privacy through direct API connections and zero backend processing. With a distinctive retro aesthetic, it offers Chat Mode for persistent conversations with research tools, Agent Mode for autonomous task execution with integrated tools like Browser and Slack, and Character Mode for personality-driven AI interactions. All data stays local on your device.
Pricing: Free (Pro: $24.99 one-time)
Minimum macOS: 14.0 (Sonoma)
Architecture: Apple Silicon, Intel
Key Features
- Chat Mode with persistent conversation memory and research tools
- Agent Mode for autonomous task execution (Pro)
- Character Mode for personality-driven interactions (Pro)
- Direct API connections to OpenAI, Anthropic, and Osaurus
- Fully local processing with zero backend
- Lightweight 5-6MB application
- MCP integration (Pro)
- Adaptive context retention
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